Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessChu: Diversity key to future fleet fuel efficiencyThe NTEA Work Truck Show kicked off Monday, March 5, in Indianapolis with the Green Truck Summit as keynote speaker U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu discussed general petrochemical, geopolitical and climate trends and how those factors will affect the North American commercial truck industry and transportation sector in coming years. Chu said the Obama administration […]March 5, 2012BusinessA123 to supply Tata with lithium ion battery packsA123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(R) lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, announced today that it will supply complete lithium ion battery packs to Tata Motors, India’s largest automaker, for Tata’s hybrid electric systems for commercial vehicle applications. A123’s highly scalable battery packs are designed to fit into multiple powertrain architectures that […]March 2, 2012BusinessNavistar recognizes Perdue FarmsNavistar and Barr International Trucks of Salisbury, Md. recently presented Perdue Farms with its Strategic Partnership Award for collaborating on industry-leading truck fleet innovations, including an ultra-lightweight tractor specification and fully integrated tractor-trailer electronic controls — that save fuel, increase payload and improve reliability. “We’re proud to present Perdue Farms with our ‘Strategic Partnership Award,” […]March 2, 2012TrucksThomas Built unveils Saf-T-Liner C2Thomas Built Buses recently introduced a new version of its Saf-T-Liner C2 bus design: a smooth-sided commercial bus designed for group transportation. Thomas Built says the C2 always has been available for commercial use and, in response to customer requests, it will now offer an updated, image-conscious C2 that is a better fit for some […]February 29, 2012TrucksIsuzu Eco-Max helps Minnesota fleet cut fuel costsIsuzu says its NPR ECO-MAX trucks are now helping one of the nation’s largest food purveyors achieve its goals of reduced fuel consumption and a smaller carbon footprint. Deli Express/E.A. Sween Company of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, boasts several Isuzu NPR ECO-MAX trucks in its fleet with more Isuzu Trucks on the way, the results have […]February 28, 2012TrucksContinental to showcase new drive tireFollowing last year’s challenge attendees at an industry event in Louisville, KY, to provide feedback on tire designs, Continental Tire the Americas, (“Continental”) Commercial Vehicle Tire business unit will be showcasing its first wide single drive tire product at the 2012 event. Continental’s HDL2 Eco Plus (Heavy Drive Long Haul) in size 445/50R22.5 has now […]February 28, 2012TrucksMichelin hails Commercial Service Network AnniversaryMichelin Americas Truck Tires is celebrating the first anniversary of its Michelin Commercial Service Network, a franchise network of commercial tire dealers committed to establishing standards for consistent, high-quality service across the U.S. The network has achieved some significant milestones in the last year including: Doubled nationwide coverage More than 1,700 TIA-trained technicians Auditing 100 […]February 22, 2012BusinessNACFE releases fuel management survey resultsAt the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., the North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced the results of a seven-year study on fleet fuel economy management practices. NACFE is a nonprofit educational organization with a goal to share information in order to double the efficiency of the freight industry, helping fleets […]February 20, 2012BusinessDana to focus on service, support as Eaton partnership winds downThe Dana-Eaton RoadRanger partnership initially was meant to be a 10-year deal, according to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana Holding Corp. But the partnership proved to be so successful that it actually lasted for 14 years. Now, as the two companies begin to move away from the RoadRanger partnership, Slesinski says […]February 20, 2012BusinessGreat Dane kicks off national parts, service support programGreat Dane announced at the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., that it is dramatically expanding its existing national account program. The new AdvantEdge customer support program will provide enrolled members nationwide parts and service support from more than 100 Great Dane certified service providers, as well as consolidated invoicing, upfront repair […]February 20, 2012Previous PagePage 114 of 151Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
